34.0083’ N, 118.5000’ W

Santa Monica, CA

63°
H -°
L 58°
N
3mph
High tide
6:31 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Monica, CA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, November 5, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Santa Monica, CA.
Next low tide : 12:57 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 56m at 6:31 am (5.6 ft)
Sunset today : 4:57 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:17 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (12% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410840
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Monica, CA Tides - Mar 1865

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed11:524.15:480.15:380.86:295:57Waxing Crescent1Wed
2Thu12:065.31:053.46:560.36:231.46:285:58First Quarter2Thu
3Fri1:045.12:493.08:240.57:262.06:265:59First Quarter3Fri
4Sat2:174.84:483.010:030.49:142.36:256:00First Quarter4Sat
5Sun3:424.76:093.411:210.110:532.26:246:01First Quarter5Sun
6Mon4:574.86:573.712:18-0.16:226:01Waxing Gibbous6Mon
7Tue5:584.97:304.01:01-0.36:216:02Waxing Gibbous7Tue
8Wed6:465.17:574.212:471.61:36-0.36:206:03Waxing Gibbous8Wed
9Thu7:245.18:204.41:251.32:04-0.36:186:04Waxing Gibbous9Thu
10Fri7:585.18:424.51:581.02:29-0.26:176:05Full Moon10Fri
11Sat8:295.09:044.62:290.82:520.06:166:05Full Moon11Sat
12Sun9:004.89:264.72:590.63:150.26:146:06Full Moon12Sun
13Mon9:314.69:494.83:310.53:370.56:136:07Full Moon13Mon
14Tue10:034.210:144.84:040.54:000.86:126:08Waning Gibbous14Tue
15Wed10:393.910:414.74:410.54:221.16:106:09Waning Gibbous15Wed
16Thu11:203.411:114.65:220.64:451.46:096:09Waning Gibbous16Thu
17Fri12:123.06:100.85:091.86:086:10Waning Gibbous17Fri
18Sat1:342.67:150.95:372.16:066:11Third Quarter18Sat
19Sun12:424.33:542.68:490.96:332.56:056:12Third Quarter19Sun
20Mon2:044.25:232.910:160.69:102.66:046:12Third Quarter20Mon
21Tue3:384.46:023.311:160.210:472.26:026:13Third Quarter21Tue
22Wed4:524.76:333.812:02-0.26:016:14Waning Crescent22Wed
23Thu5:525.17:044.312:42-0.56:006:15Waning Crescent23Thu
24Fri6:455.47:354.912:401.01:20-0.75:586:15Waning Crescent24Fri
25Sat7:345.68:085.41:270.41:56-0.75:576:16New Moon25Sat
26Sun8:215.58:435.82:13-0.22:33-0.55:556:17New Moon26Sun
27Mon9:085.39:206.03:00-0.63:10-0.25:546:18New Moon27Mon
28Tue9:584.910:006.03:49-0.83:480.25:536:18Waxing Crescent28Tue
29Wed10:524.410:435.84:40-0.84:270.85:516:19Waxing Crescent29Wed
30Thu11:533.811:305.55:35-0.65:101.35:506:20Waxing Crescent30Thu
31Fri1:073.46:37-0.35:591.95:496:21Waxing Crescent31Fri
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (9410840)

Common Questions About Santa Monica, CA Tides

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Is this week a spring tide or neap tide in Santa Monica, CA?

Santa Monica, CA is currently in a spring phase. Tonight's moon is 12% illuminated. Spring tides (largest swings) occur near new and full moons; neap tides (smallest swings) occur near first and third quarter moons. Tidal ranges this week are near their weekly maximum.

What datum are Santa Monica, CA tide heights measured from?

Tide heights on this page are measured from Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW), the U.S. NOAA standard. A height of 0 ft represents the 19-year average of each day's lower low tide. Negative values indicate a "minus tide" — water levels below that long-term reference.

What factors can affect the tide predictions for Santa Monica, CA?

Tide predictions for Santa Monica, CA come from NOAA's harmonic analysis and are typically accurate within about ±10 minutes on timing and ±0.5 ft on height. Actual water levels can deviate further due to sustained winds, atmospheric pressure changes, river flow, and storm surge. During major weather events, be sure to check US Harbors weather pages for factors that could impact tidal predictions.

Which NOAA station provides tide data for Santa Monica, CA?

Tide data for Santa Monica, CA is sourced from NOAA Station #9410840. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=9410840.

What is the moon phase in Santa Monica, CA tonight?

Tonight the moon over Santa Monica, CA is Waning Crescent (12% illuminated). This places Santa Monica, CA in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum this week.

US Harbors Tidal Data

The data in our tide charts, tide tables, and tide graphs is provided by NOAA and others. These predictions are derived mathematically from numerous inputs, including data from historical tide stations and nearby locations where sensors are actively recording. As shown in the tide graph at the top of this page, “Predicted” tides (blue) are what forecasting models expect to happen. “Observed” tides (red) are those recorded by local sensors in real time, overlaid on the predictions for direct comparison. We display Observed water levels for a select group of harbors including Portland, Maine, where a physical sensor monitors water levels in real time.

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